Here is my COVID-19 UPDATE VIDEO UPDATE from Friday March 20th, 2020 touching on the following items...
1. Our appreciation for our first responder's fighting to keep us safe in our local hospitals.
2. How Covid-19/the Coronavirus it's affecting Real Estate in Orange County.
3. Ideas of how you can help out during these uncertain and challenging times.
4. Please support our local restaurants by ordering take out.
5. Please reach out to my team and I if you need help or emotional support.
5. I am praying for you, your family, Orange County, our State, our Country and our Government to get all of through this crisis and pandemic.
PLEASE...Remember to choose faith and facts over fear and rumors!
This is a the perfect time to truly be thankful for all of our blessings in this great country.
May God Bless you abundantly with safety, health, wealth, grace, love and peace during these challenging times.
Many of you may have been browsing houses for a while and wishing for a break in this overheated market. Well, here’s some positive news.
The latest real estate reports say the market has picked back up and it's going to be another really strong year in Real Estate.
In Orange County we still have an inventory shortage. We started 2020 with a low inventory more than 33% lower than we started in 2019.
Home price growth has been steady over the years and will continue to move slightly higher as we get closer to the election in November in 2020.
New house prices are starting to moderate after seven straight years of increases, according to Zillow. Most experts see another year of appreciation.
Mortgage rates trending down, not up.
Just when you’ve heard ten times that mortgage rates are hovering near historic lows, guess what — they edged downward through much of 2019. What’s more, Fannie Mae predicts mortgage rates will fall to an average of 3.4 percent in 2020. That gives homebuyers plenty of chances to lock in extremely affordable mortgages.
Housing supply will balance out.
The supply of homes for sale has been really tight in recent years, and that’s one reason we’ve seen a seller’s market. But that started to reverse in 2019, leading analysts to believe that housing inventory could stabilize in 2020 - especially at the upper end of the market. That means more choices for buyers and not as much competitive pressure.
The big economic picture.
Will the long U.S. economic expansion come to an end in 2020? Some believe a recession is in the offing, but nobody really knows how long that could take to happen. In any case, there’s no guarantee that home prices would drop in your preferred neighborhoods.
The best way to get a handle on local price trends is to talk with an experienced real estate agent who has the knowledge to navigate all types of markets. Contact me or check out my website to start your buying process. I’m here to help!
As summer winds down, we find ourselves entering back-to-school season. While you may be excited to escape the dog days of summer and get your kids back into a routine, fall can be a hectic time for families. Here are a few ways to make things a little easier as we start to transition into fall.
Use a family calendar
If you have multiple kids, keeping track of everyone’s busy schedules can be a nightmare. Consider getting a large paper calendar for the kitchen and using a different color for each person’s activities. Or if your family is digitally savvy, make a shared family Google calendar or use an app like Cozi to stay on top of everyone’s schedule.
Make dinner a no-brainer
Avoid the last-minute “What’s for dinner?” stress during this time. Either do weekly meal planning and shopping during the weekend, or buy a meal kit service like Hello Fresh or Blue Apron that sends ingredients and recipes to your front door.
Start adjusting schedules
If your kids have been sleeping in all summer, switching back to a busy school schedule can feel jarring. At least a week before school begins, start gradually having your kids go to bed earlier and wake up earlier — even 10 minutes at a time can help them get back on track.
Talk to your kids
Your children may have some anxiety about going back to school, especially if they’re making a big change like going from elementary to middle school. Check in with them and ask if they have any specific worries you can help them with; it could be as minor as helping them get comfortable with how to use a combination lock for a locker.
Is buying a new home on your agenda for this fall? Please reach out; I’d love to help you find your family’s dream home.
